The comedian also highlighted the irony of one particular statement from the address.

When Obama said it was a very important debate, Stewart wondered – referring to whistleblower Edward Snowden – why the person who started this debate must be hunted down and thrown in prison for life.

Watch the complete segment in the video above.

President Obama’s speech, according to a PEW survey, did not register widely with the public.

“Half say they have heard nothing at all about his proposed changes to the NSA, and another 41% say they heard only a little bit. Even among those heard about Obama’s speech, few think the changes will improve privacy protections, or make it more difficult for the government to fight terrorism,” the research concluded.